Although Jade believes the attack occurred because of her response to the comment about Mexicans, her mother says Jade is not racist.

“She’s got Mexican friends,” her mother, Gina Armenio, told KRON 4. “She’s got Black friends. We have them over. We do not have any issues. We’re not racist and have never been racist and nobody, nobody should beat somebody up because of that. So if that’s her reasoning, I’m appalled.”

Since Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton, violent attacks have occurred on both sides.